Question

the voting rights act of 1965 suspended literacy tests used by some states?
select one:
a. to ensure that financial contributions were made to political candidates
b. as justification for increasing the number of election officials
c. to ensure the election of minority candidates
d. as barriers to prevent minority participation in the election process
the primary purpose of the first 10 amendments to the u.s. constitution is to ?
select one:
a. strengthen the legislative branch
b. protect individual freedoms and rights
c. guarantee the authority of state governments
d. limit government spending
what was the name of the peace settlement that made germany accept sole responsibility for world war i?
select one:
a. marshall plan
b. treaty of portsmouth
c. geneva accords
d. treaty of versailles

Explanation:

1. For the Voting Rights Act question: Literacy tests were intentionally used to stop minority groups (especially Black Americans) from voting, so the 1965 Act suspended these discriminatory barriers.
2. For the U.S. Constitution amendments question: The first 10 amendments (Bill of Rights) were added to explicitly protect individual liberties from government overreach.
3. For the WWI peace settlement question: The Treaty of Versailles included a "War Guilt Clause" that forced Germany to accept full blame for World War I.

Answer:

1. d. as barriers to prevent minority participation in the election process
2. b. protect individual freedoms and rights
3. d. Treaty of Versailles